Scott Falb
October 30, 2011
Scott Falb lost his courageous fight with cancer on October 30, 2011, at Taylor Hospice House in Des Moines.
Scott was born on April 12, 1950, in Ames to Richard and Gloria Falb. He lived for many years throughout the state of Minnesota. In 1972 he married Janice Tedrow and they were blessed with one daughter, Sara. Scott worked for the Department of Transportation in traffic safety. He was very passionate about his work and made many friends throughout his tenure.
Scott loved watching movies, traveling the world, playing his guitar and reading. He collected an extensive library of music and books. He loved spending time at Gray’s Lake. He loved photography as well as animals – especially dogs.
Those left to cherish Scott’s memory are his wife, Janice; his daughter, Sara (Chris) Meadows; his father, Richard; his sisters, Sandy (Bob) and Sherry; five nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria.
To honor Scott’s wishes, he has been cremated and a Memorial Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A Memorial Service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, November 7, 2011, at the Quaker Meeting House, 4211 Grand Avenue.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association in honor of Scott Falb.
Their website is http://www.ecaware.org/
On-line condolences may be made to
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sue Danielson
12/13/2011
We at WHO-Radio extend our condolences to the Falb family, our reporters always enjoyed doing interviews with Scott about traffic safety issues. He was a wealth of information and was gracious to take time out often to help us with our stories. We miss him!
Sue Danielson, WHO-Radio, Des Moines, IA
Joe Gorton
12/01/2011
Scott's irrepressible spirit will be with us always.
I will always be grateful for the friendship, support and
encouragement be bestowed upon me. One of my main goals is to continue
doing research that will honor his contribution to traffic safety.
Angie Schmit
11/09/2011
Over the past few years it has been a pleasure working with Scott. His sense of humor and outlook was a real treasure. He will be missed by all.
May those who knew him be comforted by the treasure of his memory,
Angie Schmit
Leigh Brazee
11/06/2011
Jan, I am so sorry for your loss. I honestly can't even imagine what you are going through right now. I am here for you, even just to listen. I hope your happy memories will bring you peace. Please take care of yourself, and I'm glad Sarah is there with you. My deepest condolences to both of you.
Mary Harlan
11/04/2011
Dear Family,
Scott was always helpful to me when I needed more information regarding a farm-related injury. His colleagues will really miss him.
Lynn Isley
11/03/2011
To All of Scotts Family, I knew Scott thru Driver Services here @ the DOT. I remember his office ar Park Fair Mall it held a lot of information but Scott seemed to know where every thing was until they told him we were going to move to Ankeny. Scott had to downsize I am not sure how he did it. He was a good person whom I am happy to say that he was my co worker @ the DOT. At Ankeny Scott would come over to our table because we all would invite him over to join us and what ever food we had we would offer what we had. He help us all eat popcorn and Scott would always make you smile and laugh. I enjoyed over the years hearing him talk about his daughter and her going to England to study abroad. She has a very proud father and a very lucky daughter. Scott was the type of person that he thought he was going to come thru the Vehicle Services door and just keep on going wrong when I saw him I went running to say HI. A few other people heard his voice and they to went to say Hi.He was not like other people he was a kind person to everyone he meet at the DOT. I can't say this enough he was a good person who will be missed and all tho the pain is to deep for all his family right now. May it help to know that other people are reaching out to you in thought and prayer. May God Bless You.
John Nervig
11/03/2011
I worked with Scott on Safety Committees and working with the accident data system until my retirement from the Transportation Safety Office in ames in 1935. Although I lost touch with Scott after my retirement, I would read with interest the safety related articles for which he contributed safety related information. Scott was passionate about his work and I enjoyed very much our relationship. I was unable to attend the retirement party because of a funeral for which I was a pall bearer. I was glad to hear that Scott was able to be there, I'm sure it was an emotional time for all.
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Terry Walker
11/03/2011
Jan, words can't express what you are going through. I just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. While I never met Scott I know he was a good man since he found you. You are a special person and I'm proud to call you friend.
Richard David Falb
11/02/2011
Hello to the Scott Falb family. I am Richard Falb, Denver Colorado.
So sorry to hear of Scott's death, you have my deepest sympathy.
Scott and I never met, but we exchanged emails about 10 years ago about the possibility of sharing geneology information. I never made it to Des Moines when he was in town, to meet him personally. I am interested in maintaining contact with your family.
I am of the West Bend, Iowa Falbs. My father was Raymond Ralph Falb, born in West Bend in 1906, died Livermore, IA 1985. I was born in Fort Dodge, (1939)grew up in Livermore and graduated from Drake in 1961. Have lived in Denver area most of my working life.
Again, my condolences to all the family.
Richard D. (Dick) Falb
rdfges@comcast.net
P. O. Box 150792
Lakewood, CO 80215
303-985-5862
Joan Benzon
11/02/2011
Idaho FARS Analyst and an admirer of Scott. He touched many lives. He will be missed in the Highway Safty Programs across the country.
Carl Martin
11/02/2011
Jan and Sara, I am sorry to hear about Scott, I will miss running into him at Democratic functions and always enjoyed our conversations. Let me know if I can do anything for you.
I will put you in my prayers
Carl
Carolyn & Steve Buxton
11/02/2011
Dear Sara & family
We are terribly saddened to learn of Scott's passing. We felt honoured to have met him on one of his and Jan's trips over here to visit you in England. He was so full of joy and laughter, and it was clear that you, Sara, were his pride and joy. Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with you at this time.
Carolyn & Steve Buxton, Leeds
Katrina Altenhofen
11/02/2011
I am so sorry to hear the news. Scott was the sweetest kindest person I had the honor to work with. I loved when we were able to be at meetings together he was always so happy and just loved what he did! He was my 52 oz. cup buddy who I will miss!
Stephanie Pettit
11/02/2011
I had the opportunity to work with Scott for several years on The Iowa Child Death Review Team. He was a man of knowledge and integrity, caring and compassion. I will always be proud and grateful to have called him my friend. He will be greatly missed.
Deb Short
11/02/2011
Scott was a special person, and will be sorely missed at DOT. May your memories help your family through a difficult time. God Bless you All.